Convenient Access from Morningside Heights
Students, faculty and longtime residents who need a dentist near Morningside Heights can reach Columbus Park Dental on a single train. Our office is on West 72nd Street on Manhattan's Upper West Side, and the 1 runs from 116 St-Columbia University straight to 72 St on Broadway. From that station it is about a 6-minute walk to our door. Drivers can usually make the trip in about 7 minutes when Riverside Drive is moving.
Starting at the Morningside Heights Library at 2900 Broadway, go north one block on Broadway, turn west on West 115th Street and pick up Riverside Drive heading south. Riverside carries you about 2.2 miles along the Hudson side of the island, past Riverside Park, all the way down to West 72nd Street. Turn east on 72nd, cross Broadway and Columbus Avenue, and you arrive at 40 W 72nd St Ste B. The whole drive is roughly 2.9 miles, and rush hour can add plenty to that.
The 72 St station on Broadway has elevators inside its station house, according to the MTA, though 116 St-Columbia University is not listed as accessible. Our block sits between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West. Save the office location on Google Maps for your first visit. We also see patients from neighboring Manhattan Valley and Harlem.
A Practice That Fits Campus Life in Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights is one of Manhattan's great college neighborhoods. Columbia University, founded in 1754 as King's College, moved here in 1896, and its main campus fills roughly 32 acres between Broadway, Amsterdam Avenue, 114th and 120th Streets. Barnard College, Teachers College, the Manhattan School of Music and Bank Street College of Education are all close by.
The neighborhood takes its name from Morningside Park, the 30-acre park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux and completed in 1895. It runs from 110th to 123rd Street along Morningside Drive and marks the eastern edge, with Harlem on the other side. To the west, Riverside Drive and Riverside Park frame the Hudson side. Up at Riverside Drive and West 122nd Street, the General Grant National Memorial has been operated by the National Park Service from 1959 onward.
Most residents live in apartment buildings, many dating from the early twentieth century, and a large share of the population is connected to the universities. The neighborhood belongs to Community District 9 in Manhattan (New York County), alongside Manhattanville and Hamilton Heights to the north. For Morningside Heights patients, that means a mix of students on semester calendars and faculty and families who have lived here for years.
Dental Questions That Come Up Between Semesters
College-age patients tend to share a few concerns. Wisdom teeth are near the top of the list, since many people have them evaluated by their early twenties. A tooth that suddenly aches during exam week is another. Students who moved to New York for school may not have a dentist here yet, and some are not sure whether their coverage works at all.
Our practice covers those situations under one roof. Dr. Jason Cho, our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, handles wisdom teeth, implants and bone grafting. Our in-office anesthesia suite, run by dentist anesthesiologist Dr. Salar Ebrahimi, offers nitrous oxide, IV sedation and general anesthesia, so no hospital visit is needed. Root canal treatment is also part of the in-house range.
Cost is a real factor for many Morningside Heights students. New patients without insurance can book the Complimentary Emergency Exam & X-Ray, a focused look at the tooth that hurts rather than a general exam. Uninsured new patients can also start with a Free Invisalign® Consultation. For a chipped or worn tooth, our dentists may suggest minimally invasive ceramic restorations, which aim to preserve natural structure.
Class schedules shift every term, so flexible hours help. Mondays run until 6:00 PM and Thursdays until 5:00 PM, while Tuesdays and Fridays start at 8:00 AM. A visit can usually fit before a morning seminar or after an afternoon lab, with a single ride on the 1 each way.
Longtime Morningside Heights residents and faculty bring different needs. Older crowns and fillings wear out, and a tooth that was repaired decades ago may need a new restoration. An exam checks each existing repair, and Dr. Cho places implants when a tooth cannot be saved. Having surgery, sedation and everyday care in one office means fewer handoffs between practices.
Treatment Options From a Dentist Near Morningside Heights
Oral Surgery
Wisdom teeth, extractions, implants and bone grafting are handled in-house by a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Morningside Heights patients do not need a separate referral across town.
Cleanings & Exams
A checkup each term keeps small problems small. Booking at the start of a semester makes it easier to fit care around midterms and finals.
Emergency Dental Care
A cracked tooth or a sudden toothache rarely waits for a convenient week. For emergencies, we strive to fit you into our schedule as soon as possible.
Invisalign®
Clear aligners are a popular choice for students and young professionals who want straighter teeth without brackets. The first consultation is free for new patients without insurance.
Endodontics
When decay reaches the nerve, root canal treatment can save the tooth. Our team performs endodontic care in-house rather than sending you elsewhere.
Meet Your Columbus Park Dental Team
Dr. Jason Cho, DDS, MD studied at Cornell, earned his DDS at SUNY Stony Brook and completed his MD and oral surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh. He is board-certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. General dentist Dr. Madeline Chu, a USC graduate, added an oral and maxillofacial surgery year at Jacobi Medical Center to her residency.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Students covered by a parent's PPO are welcome, since we accept all major PPOs and our team processes the claim for you. Without coverage, the CPD Dental Plan costs $750 a year for two cleanings, two exams and x-rays as needed. Sunbit financing, cards, cash and checks are also accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Columbus Park Dental from Morningside Heights, and how do I get there?
Columbus Park Dental is roughly 2.9 miles from the Morningside Heights Library, about a 7-minute drive in light traffic. The route follows West 115th Street to Riverside Drive, then south to West 72nd Street. If you would rather ride, the 1 gives anyone who wants a dentist near Morningside Heights a direct trip from 116 St-Columbia University to 72 St.
Can my wisdom teeth be removed at your office?
Yes. Dr. Jason Cho, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, removes wisdom teeth at our office. Patients who want sedation can have nitrous oxide, IV sedation or general anesthesia in our in-office anesthesia suite, provided by dentist anesthesiologist Dr. Salar Ebrahimi. That means no hospital visit, and new patients can book a Free Sedation Consultation first.
What are my options if I don't have dental insurance?
You have several. The CPD Dental Plan costs $750 a year and covers routine preventive care plus 10% off treatment with our general dentists. New patients without insurance also qualify for a complimentary emergency exam and x-ray and a free Invisalign® consultation. Sunbit financing can spread out the cost of larger treatment.
Who qualifies for the free Invisalign consultation?
New patients without insurance qualify. The Free Invisalign® Consultation lets you learn whether clear aligners suit your teeth and what the process involves before you decide. Note that Invisalign is not included in the CPD Dental Plan, so our team reviews the full cost and financing options with you at the consultation.
Which day are you open until 6:00 PM?
Monday is our longest afternoon, with hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Thursday runs until 5:00 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday until 4:00 PM, and Friday until 3:00 PM. If afternoons are your only free time, Monday and Thursday give you the most room to book around classes or work.
Schedule Your Visit from Morningside Heights
Whether it is a checkup before the semester or a wisdom tooth that will not settle down, a dentist near Morningside Heights is one train ride away. Call 646-347-2469 to book. Browse the other neighborhoods on our areas we serve page, or visit our New York City Dentist home page to learn more about the practice.